Three individuals nominated by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) were recognized during the National Philanthropy Day celebrations on Nov. 13 in Saskatoon, Sask.
Tracey Jungwirth (BSc’92) had only read about Lieutenant Harold Robinson (BA’40), but she wanted to leave flowers at his grave
Dr. Shayna Levitt (DVM) of Toronto, Ont., credits her time as a graduate student in the combined residency (ophthalmology) and MSc program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for the tremendous personal and professional growth she has experienced as both a clinician and a researcher.
Fan Yang’s thesis research focused on protecting barley from a common plant disease.
Graduate student to receive Master of Science degree at USask Fall Convocation.
USask Arts and Science graduand to receive University Medal in the Sciences at Fall Convocation.
This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medallist at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming nursing education with immersive virtual reality.
Jessica Davey is building transparency in the beef industry as a progressive livestock producer.
Daniela Sampaio of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Education is using her personal experiences to improve the lives of neurodivergent students.
From the Prairies to Passchendaele, from the Land of Living Skies to the skies over London in the Battle of Britain, the McNab brothers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) answered their country’s call in both world wars.
USask alumnus Howard Sproat (BSPE’74, BEd’75), one of this year’s Golden Grads, looks back at his award-winning career as a canoe instructor and physical education teacher
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour the extraordinary community contributions and leadership of Chief Perry Bellegarde at this year’s Fall Convocation.
A generous gift boosts rural healthcare in Saskatchewan by supporting nursing students
Bernie Slogotski (BComm’67) and Thedra Hunt (BA’66) have made a generous donation to establish a new centre for entrepreneurship that will support students and faculty across all 18 colleges and schools at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) through programming, education and mentorship.
When was the last time you thought about where your water ends up?
From a distance, there’s nothing unusual about the round hay bale sitting in a round bale feeder — it’s just more feed for the acreage’s horses leaning in to grab mouthfuls of hay.
For Nicolas Rincon Bonilla (MPA’24), pursuing his graduate studies at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus turned out to be “one of the best decisions” he ever made.
USask alumna Dr. Alanna Danilkewich (MD’75), one of this year’s Golden Grads, is known for her dedication to students, patients, and the medical profession
College of Education alumna Rita Bouvier (BEd’75, MEd’84), a celebrated writer and educator, is one of this year’s USask Golden Grads
Dr. Colin Laroque (BSc’93, PhD) listens to what the trees tell him.
Would you trust AI with your cancer diagnosis? A USask graduate is making sure you can.
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are marking the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2025 with an original exhibition, Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives.
Museum on the USask campus houses more than 1,000 artifacts and replicas from the ancient and medieval world
A former captain of the Huskie men’s hockey team and proud alumnus, Shannon Briske (BComm’01) and his family have made a $500,000 donation to advance Huskie hockey on the national stage
USask Engineering second-year undergraduate and new graduate studies students marked their entry into their chosen disciplines at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony.
Each year, wildfires present significant challenges for Canadian communities, forcing individuals from their homes, impacting their livelihoods and posing a risk to their health. For First Nations and Métis communities the damage from wildfires has been experienced year after year and has left lasting impacts.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Tom Warkentin (PhD'92) has been awarded the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) Industry Appreciation Award for his significant contribution to Canada’s pulse and special crops industry.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and a linear accelerator—part of a vital animal health care and education project that wouldn’t have been possible without significant support from donors.
Botanist and plant ecologist Dr. Philip J. Burton has written a new book focusing on sustainable resource management
The student team garage bay in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering will provide room for groups like the Quarter-Scale Tractor Team, the USask Space Design Team, and the Huskie Formula Racing Team to work on large-scale projects.
Adnan Fida (BSc’00, MSc’08), who currently works for Google, reflects on his time as a USask computer science student 25 years after his graduation
Petros, an award-winning artist, researcher, and educator, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history at the University of Saskatchewan in 1996
Assistant Professor Dr. Karen Juckes and USask nursing alumna Megan Hewson publish children’s book to raise awareness about chronic pain.
On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together in an incredible show of support during the university’s annual 24-hour fundraising event.
USask Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative in support of USask people and projects will take place on Sept. 10, 2025.
Registered Doctoral Psychologist Debra Kemp-Koo (BA’80, MEd’85, PhD’14) knew when she got a call asking her to help reopen the educational assessment centre in the College of Education that it was an opportunity too important to pass up.
On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community will come together in support of Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative. Among the researchers that could benefit from donor support that day is Dr. Stephen Lee (MD'14), an associate professor, infectious disease and internal medicine physician, and member of the College of Medicine’s artificial intelligence (AI) education committee, who is exploring how AI could fundamentally change health care.
Brianna Andrews (BSKI’22) has compiled a truly remarkable resume during her time at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Entrepreneur and author Daria Malin (BComm’00) began to develop her expertise in sales, branding, marketing, and business as a USask student
This year’s recipients will be celebrated at the annual awards gala on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Remai Modern
Sahas Mittal, who is in his second year at the College of Engineering, says donor support plays a key role in helping post-secondary students achieve their dreams
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative that brings the entire university community together to support people and projects across the institution, can be the perfect opportunity to inspire others to give back.
$300,000 donation to the College of Education and the University Library made in memory of gay activist couple James Komar and John Irwin
University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD’18) is one of five Canadian researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort.
It was basketball that brought Samson LaMontagne (BSKI'08, BEd'15) from Regina to the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. It was basketball and a degree that instilled in him some important life lessons. And it was a degree and the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) that set him on a path teaching and protecting the Michif language in this province and beyond.
Paleontologists Jack Milligan and Kaitlin Lindblad appear in an episode of the celebrated series, which returns this summer
USask graduate Jackie Bantle (BEd’88, BSA’92) manages a state-of-the-art facility with 1,500 square feet of growing space
Heather Alford (BusAdm’19, BA’22, MSc’25), who is pursuing a PhD in USask’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is grateful for the support she’s received from supervisors and colleagues and through scholarships and awards
One of the most anticipated times of year on campus, Homecoming 2025 welcomes back alumni, students, staff, faculty, and the entire University of Saskatchewan (USask) community to reunite, reminisce, and root for the Huskies.
USask drama graduate and Saskatoon-based entrepreneur Daniel Ford Beavis (BFA’00) is known internationally for his work as a fight director and stunt performer
Arts and Science graduate Peter McPherson (BA’91) discusses how human geography laid the groundwork for success
The University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA) celebrated the accomplishments of nine colleagues during a ceremony
Dr. Kazuki Ikeda, a former USask postdoctoral fellow who worked at quanTA, is breaking new ground in quantum science
Your summer reading list isn’t complete without one of these recent books written by members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) community.
Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award winner Nikita Ens (BSc’11) gives advice for students pursuing dreams, facing failure
USask alumna Heather Morrison (BFA’08) discusses how university helped her find herself, skills, career path
The Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame has recognized Jack Vicq’s outstanding contributions to the accounting profession in Canada.
Arts and Science graduate (BSPE’88, BA’90) and Alumni of Influence Award recipient discusses his path to First Nations advocacy
From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying fox, there are more than 1,490 species of bats found across the globe. These diverse creatures can be spotted in the skies of every continent (except Antarctica), playing a crucial role in our ecosystems and the health of our planet.
Tonia Laird (MFA’20) will write a series of dystopian YA novels
Bees share a surprising number of similarities to humans, in both their biology and their social structure.
Young (BA’63, MA’65, PhD) is a new recipient of the College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award
USask researchers find radio frequency heating breaks down antinutrient in peas and beans and is more energy efficient
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is bringing health education into a new, technological – and virtual – world.
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students have received funding in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovative research potential.
Dr. Stu Skinner (BSc’98, MD’02) knew something was wrong three years ago, when patients started coming to him with vision loss, fever, rashes and meningitis.
A Q-and-A with Dr. George S. Katselis (MSc’98, PhD’06), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health.
USask is commemorating a special milestone for the graduating class that ushered in a new millennium
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) continues its commitment to truth and reconciliation with a powerful new Orange Shirt Day design by Indigenous artist and educator Chris Chipak (BEd’15).
The Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship (BIRM) program focuses on the growth and development of Indigenous high school students, but the University of Saskatchewan (USask) student mentors benefit just as much as their younger counterparts.
Hosted by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE), the awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, communications, marketing, development, advancement services, and more
After completing the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in December 2024, Henry Francisco started his career as a physical therapist at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon with the inpatient acute care team but that is not the only big change for this graduate so far in 2025.
Kirk Haan (BSc’20, MSc’21) is one of two students pursuing the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dual program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
University of Saskatchewan (USask) master’s student Heather Alford (BusAdm’19, BA’22, MSc’25) knows firsthand how important mealtimes can be for families and their loved ones living with dementia.
Leah Horlick (BA’10) discusses her career, advice for students exploring writing, identity
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is partnering with local school divisions to deliver four culturally affirming land-based learning sessions for elementary, middle years and high school students.
Grit McCreath (BEd’91), a graduate of the College of Education, said she feels like “one of the luckiest people in the world” to have had the opportunity to serve her alma mater
Queering the Classroom is an open-access project from University of Saskatchewan (USask) Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) led by Dr. Rachel Loewen Walker (BA’06, MA’08, PhD) with assistance from Andrew Hartman (BA’14, MEd’19, GTPC’24) and Harleen Arora (BComm’24). Loewen Walker recently spoke with University Relations about the scope and future of the project.
USask graduate Dr. Ron Shore’s (MD’70) creativity and ingenuity has led to innovations in the field of dermatology and golf.
Jennifer Lenny (BEd’24), who earned a Bachelor of Education degree through the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP), is a member of the Spirit Strong Singers
USask historian discusses new book during National Indigenous History Month
Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs Campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line. Together, alumni, individual, and corporate donors have helped USask surpass its audacious $500-million goal, reaching a grand total of $570,739,155.
Remai, a Saskatoon philanthropist and entrepreneur, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at USask’s Spring Convocation in June 2023
While working as a pharmacy assistant in rural Saskatchewan, Emilia Gillies (BASc’20, GCSUW’24, MSc’25) witnessed firsthand the gaps within the health-care system, particularly when it came to individuals who experienced substance abuse.
When Dr. Ken Mould (BSc'71, DVM’75) picked up the phone on a fall day in 2024, he didn’t expect to hear someone from the Governor General’s office on the other end of the line.
International graduate student with USask’s School of Environment and Sustainability builds strong community ties in Saskatoon through a commitment to environmental sustainability.
While balancing lectures, part-time jobs and personal lives, a USask student, new alumna and their respective campus groups are helping to lead the charge to make the University of Saskatchewan (USask) an inclusive and welcoming place for all.
Students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law will gain a greater understanding of Indigenous law and its deep connection to the land when a new, immersive course is launched in the college with the support of McKercher LLP.
On June 5, 20205, Dr. Jae Newton received the Lindsay Gold Medal at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation ceremony. This medal is annually awarded to the graduating MD student with the most outstanding academic achievement in each year of training in the College of Medicine. Dr. Newton sat down with us to talk about her medical journey and how she got to where she is today.
The awards celebrate outstanding alumni of the USask College of Arts and Science
Spring graduate Erika Warkentine was awarded the College of Education Professionalism Award for Excellence in Teaching at USask Convocation on June 2.
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) kinesiology student who achieved an impressive 97.02 per-cent cumulative average during his undergraduate studies has been honoured with a Governor General’s Silver Medal.
Rhodes Scholars Rachel Andres and Colin Dyck discovered their love for science—and their love for each other—while pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student receives Governor General’s Silver Medal and the University Medal.
Four members of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak complete the College of Education’s Doctor of Education program.
Indigenous Arts and Science student plans to pursue master’s degree in Indigenous literature
